Monday, November 28, 2011

Carrousel Jules-Verne -- Parc de Monceau


This little carrousel is new to Parc de Monceau since my visit last April.  It is called Carrousel Jules Verne and looks like a slice of the 19th century with its submarine, camel, and camion de pompiers.  The setting in this park is perfect, enjoyed by children in neighborhood and by this wandering photographer.

You know that I love to find carrousels and what a treat to see this one where there had been none.  Please note that the rotation is counterclockwise.


Carrousel Jules Verne
at the entrance of Parc de Monceau
Boulevard de Courcelles
75008 Paris
  

27 comments:

Anonymous said...

This carrousel is darling! I can't wait to see it (Parc Monceau being a favorite Parisian park of mine)!

Erika said...

J'aime beaucoup les carrousels et celui-ci est beau.
Passe une belle journée. chère Genie.

Pet said...

Do they all go against the clock?

Maria O. Russell said...

In a submarine, on horseback, on a camel!

What better way for children to start traveling?

Les voyages forment la jeunesse...

Wonderful post Mme. Genie.

cocoa and coconut said...

I love carousels. I feel like they are particularly beautiful in Paris. The colours are divine! Thanks for sharing.

Shell Sherree said...

Oh, I'm a poor student ~ I keep forgetting which ones go clockwise and which go counter! I must write it down. But as for this little sweetie, Genie, I love that new carrousels still appear in Paris. I like to imagine it happens after midnight, in the blink of an eye...

Louis la Vache said...

What great fun!

Andy said...

I like it when you post photos of carrousels. Keep them coming.

s.c said...

A really nice one Genie . I admit with Andy. Keep them coming.

Malyss said...

The things illustrate perfectly Jules Verne's work, which was all about travels and discovery. I guess children like this carrousel very much!

Pat said...

Beautiful...but I think most carousels go counter-clockwise.

Virginia said...

I don't seem to be all that good at finding the hidden carrousels in Paris. TRue, I"ve only strolled through this park once, if I get a chance I'll sniff it out. I think it might be one of my favorites. It's so tiny but I love it!
V

this is Belgium said...

pretty amazing that new carrousels are still popping up!

Lynne with an e said...

Mais c'est absolument charmant!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

I love that it has a 'theme' and an exciting adventurous one at that. Jules Verne, very exciting rides on this carousel Genie. I can understand why you were thrilled to find it.

Anonymous said...

Aw, how beautiful! I can just see the kids riding on this! So sweet!

Kris

Palomasea said...

Genie, this one is a little treasure, isn't it? Beautiful. Love it, and I adore this park. Have a tiny Monet painting of it in my living room..
Bises and wishes for a wonderful week,
- Irina

Sylvia K said...

Oh, I love carrousels and this one is a treasure indeed! Looks like a great park! Fun, delightful capture as always, Genie! Hope you have a lovely evening!

Hugs
Sylvia

French Girl in Seattle said...

Genie, you must have quite the photo collection with all the carousels you have already captured in Paris. Do you know if a book has been made about Parisian Carousels? If not, go for it! ;-) Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

Starman said...

Another great find. Rotation noted.

Loree said...

It's so very beautiful. I adore carousels and love to ride on them too.

Halcyon said...

Very cute. Love the JV themed cars. :)

Alexa said...

Nice find, Genie! This one's a beauty, and I love the submarine.

Harriet said...

Always enjoy your carrousel photos. Thanks for keeping us 'in the know' concerning this new addition at Parc Monceau.

Randy said...

That's awesome!

Elizabeth at Eiffel Tells said...

Beautiful.........I remember the delights of ridding a carrousel as a child. It's heartening to know that they are still being enjoyed in this age of technology.

Kelley Carey MacDonald said...

I love that something so beautiful and elaborate is NEW! And that there is a submarine on it!!!! If I were a child I would have to try each seat....